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Subscriber Special: February–Discounted Group Training

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In this three-week course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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Actionable advice for school leaders on how to create an effective teacher training program

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Actionable advice for school leaders on how to create an effective teacher training program. Specific teacher training can solve many of them, but remember that PD is not a universal remedy. Teachers’ needs vary, of course, so it’s always a good idea to start planning a PD program based on a training needs analysis.

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Making Time vs Finding Time

A Principal's Reflections

There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse. You can now learn anywhere, with anyone, at anytime you want for free. Image credit: [link].

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Efficacy in Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

Assessment : Many teachers and administrators alike often fear how students can be appropriately assessed in technology-rich learning environments. This fear has been established as a result of a reliance on transitional methods of assessment as the only valid means to measure learning.

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4 Steps for Continuous Improvement

A Principal's Reflections

How many of us were initially trained doesn’t carry as much weight in a world where information is readily at our fingertips. We spent countless hours crafting detailed outlines, complete with objectives, activities, assessments, and even a backup plan in case of inclement weather. Take lesson planning, for example.

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How to succeed with online PD for teachers

Neo LMS

At the same time, it’s not easy to offer a quality training program. That is why school leaders or instructors have to carefully consider what are the final goals of teacher training, and whether it really helps teachers achieve better results in class. Don’t get me wrong, offline training is just as good. Give timely feedback.

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